Worcester police investigating shooting in Plumley Village

Detectives are investigating the shooting of an 18-year-old man on Everett Gaylord Boulevard in Plumley Village on Monday night.

Detectives were called to the area of the housing complex around 11:45 p.m.

The victim, a city resident, was taken to UMass Memorial Medical Center -- University Campus and treated for a single gunshot wound to his lower body, police said. The man reportedly has a shattered pelvis.

The victim told investigators he had just reached his mother's home and was getting out of his car when an armed man confronted him, police said.

Several rounds were allegedly shot by the gunman. The shooter ran off.

Detectives cordoned off a section of a parking lot of Everett Gaylord, examining possible evidence.

Residents of the housing complex gathered outside to watch police canvassing for evidence. State police brought a police dog.